Jim A

Counselor

Jim believes that a one-on-one approach with his students leads to a smooth application process, allowing him to carefully guide them in building balanced college lists based on what matters most to the student and their family, developing personalized applications, and creating impactful essays that help secure admission to four-year and BS/MD programs.

Location:
Atlanta, Georgia

Education:
BA, Math and Computer Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Bio:
Jim is a counselor with Moon Prep who brings extensive experience in college and financial aid planning, along with a deeply personalized, one-on-one approach to college admissions. He works closely with students and families to build balanced college lists aligned with academic strengths, personal priorities, and long-term goals; develop strong, authentic applications; and craft impactful essays that resonate with admissions committees.

From identifying best-fit universities to navigating deadlines and admissions requirements, Jim guides students through every stage of the process, positioning them for success at traditional four-year universities and competitive BS/MD programs. He emphasizes preparation beyond admission—helping students build critical thinking skills, effective communication, and competitive academic profiles that support college and career success.

Before joining Moon Prep, Jim worked across a variety of fields, giving him a broad perspective on higher education and the skills students need to thrive in college and beyond. He stays attuned to future academic and professional trends and uses his insights to guide students toward meaningful course selection and extracurricular involvement that strengthen their applications and clarify their goals.

Student Placements:
At Moon Prep, we take pride in our students’ impressive acceptances and are honored to be part of their journey. Below is a selection of schools and programs that Jim is familiar with through his advising experience, along with some recent acceptances.

BS/MD & BS/DO Programs:

  1. Case Western Reserve University – Pre-Professional Scholars Program (Medicine)
  2. Rutgers University – Newark – BA/MD Program with New Jersey Medical School
  3. New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) – BS/MD Program with New Jersey Medical School
  4. Stony Brook University – Scholars for Medicine Program
  5. Hofstra University – Hofstra/Northwell Dual-Degree BS-BA/MD Program
  6. Pennsylvania State University – Premedical-Medical Program with Sidney Kimmel Medical College (PSU/SKMC)
  7. New York Institute of Technology – Combined B.S./D.O. Program
  8. Nova Southeastern University – Dual Admission BS/DO Program with Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate Schools:

  1. Cornell University
  2. University of Virginia
  3. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  4. University of Michigan
  5. Washington and Lee University
  6. Davidson College
  7. Wake Forest University
  8. College of the Holy Cross
  9. University of Georgia
  10. George Washington University
  11. Case Western Reserve University
  12. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  13. University of Maryland, College Park
  14. Drexel University
  15. Miami University